Table 1 Differences between Type C and D Ambulance
List of main differences between Type C and Type D ground ambulance | ||
|---|---|---|
Equipment | EU EN 1789 Type C ground ambulance | Our suggested Type D neonatal transport ground ambulance |
Mechanical ventilator | Adult use only | Neonatal use only |
Oxygen cylinders | Present | Present |
Air compressed cylinders | Not planned | Needed |
iNO cylinders and delivery system | Not planned | Needed |
Phototheraphy | Not planned | Needed |
Shock adsorbing stretcher support | Not planned | Needed |
Second mechanical ventilator (twin newborn transport) | Not planned | Needed (mounted on transport module) |
Defibrillator | Adult use only | Neonatal use only |
Cooling device | Not planned | Needed |
Patient’s placenta (refrigeration box) | Not planned | Needed |
Transcutaneous gas analyzer | Not planned | Needed (mounted on transport module) |